in several ways. Due to its tendency to branch profusely and form a dense canopy over

the waters surface, it will shade out the native vegetation. This can alter the species

composition of the water which can result in a near monoculture of Eurasian

watermilfoil. This plant is not a valuable food source for waterfowl unlike some of the

native submersed aquatic plants. Plant biomass can become so dense that predator fish

will lose their foraging space and will be less effective at controlling prey species

resulting in an imbalanced fish community. Dense beds of Eurasian watermilfoil make

recreational activities such as boating, fishing and swimming nearly impossible.

"Eurasian watermilfoil negatively affects the water bodies it invadesin several ways. Due to its tendency to branch profusely and form a dense canopy overthe waters surface, it will shade out the native vegetation. This can alter the speciescomposition of the water which can result in a near monoculture of Eurasianwatermilfoil. This plant is not a valuable food source for waterfowl unlike some of thenative submersed aquatic plants. Plant biomass can become so dense that predator fishwill lose their foraging space and will be less effective at controlling prey speciesresulting in an imbalanced fish community. Dense beds of Eurasian watermilfoil makerecreational activities such as boating, fishing and swimming nearly impossible."